The Vatican announced the election of Pope Leo XIV shortly after white smoke blew from the roof of the Sistine Chapel on ...

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon begin.

Catholic Church approaches pivotal conclave with 3 African cardinals among leading pope candidates, reflecting shifting ...

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A rare adjustment has expanded the number of voting cardinals to 135, amplifying African representation in the selection of the next pope.

The Vatican's 2025 conclave will choose the next pope, shaping the future of the Catholic Church and global influence.

Cardinal Wilton Gregory will join the Vatican conclave, marking a historic first for African-American leadership in the ...

The 2025 papal conclave will be the most geographically diverse in history, reflecting the global nature of the Catholic ...

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The conclave must avoid becoming a battleground for reactionary or revolutionary impulses. It must be a sacred discernment, ...

ROME (AP) — Two papal tailors and no conclave orders. The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the Vatican hasn’t ...